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Was a bit nervous or untrusting at first, but my calls went thru. First time the wait was a bit long but their customer chat line on their page was helpful and put me at ease that I would receive my call. Today my call dropped because of EDD and Claimyr heard my concern on the same chat and another call was made within the hour.
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Used this service a couple times now. Before I'd call 200 times in less than a weak frustrated as can be. But using claimyr with a couple hours of waiting i was on the line with an representative or on hold. Dropped a couple times but each reconnected not long after and was mission accomplished, thanks to Claimyr.
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I tried for weeks to get thru to EDD PFL program with no luck. I gave this a try thinking it may be a scam. OMG! It worked and They got thru within an hour and my claim is going to finally get paid!! I upgraded to the $60 call. Best $60 spent!
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Last thought - even if you get denied initially, don't give up. The appeal process exists for a reason and lots of people win their appeals. I've seen performance-related denials get overturned all the time when people provide better documentation or explanation.
Good to know there's still hope even if the first decision doesn't go my way. Thanks everyone for all the advice and encouragement!
You're going to be fine. Performance issues are one of the most common reasons people get approved for unemployment. Just file honestly and completely.
Actually one more tip - when I had questions during my claim process, I found Claimyr super helpful for getting through to Washington ESD agents. Way better than trying to call during their busy hours and getting hung up on constantly. The video demo they have really shows how much easier it makes the whole process.
I'm definitely going to check that out if I run into issues. The horror stories about trying to reach Washington ESD by phone are enough to make anyone want an alternative.
Yeah, I wasted so much time on hold before I found Claimyr. Being able to actually speak with someone who can answer your specific questions is huge when you're dealing with something this important.
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If you're really concerned about the timeline, you might want to try reaching out to Washington ESD directly. I know the phone system is a nightmare, but sometimes you can get useful information about what's holding up your claim. There are also services that can help you get through faster - I used one called Claimyr when I was having issues and it actually worked pretty well.
I keep hearing about Claimyr. Might be worth trying if I don't hear anything by next week.
Yeah I've seen several people mention it now. Must be legit if multiple people are having success with it.
Just want to add that even though the waiting sucks, most claims do eventually get approved if you were legitimately laid off or let go through no fault of your own. Washington ESD processes thousands of claims every week so some delay is inevitable. Hang in there!
Thanks for the encouragement! Trying to stay positive but it's hard when bills are due.
I feel you. The financial stress makes the waiting so much worse. Hope you hear something soon!
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I keep a little calendar now marking when I file my weekly claim and when I expect payment. Helps with budgeting and reduces anxiety.
That's actually a really smart idea. I'm going to start doing that too.
It really helps! Plus you can spot any unusual delays right away.
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I applied last week and already got approved! The process was faster than I expected. Just make sure you answer all the questions honestly on the application.
How long did it take to hear back?
About 5 business days for the initial determination. Then I had to wait for the debit card to arrive to actually get paid.
Oliver Fischer
Last thought - start thinking about your job search strategy now. Washington ESD will require you to be actively looking for work, so having a plan helps.
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Andre Rousseau
•That's smart. I'll start updating my resume and LinkedIn profile this week.
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Natasha Petrova
•WorkSource Washington has good resources for job searching too. Check them out.
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Javier Morales
Thanks everyone for all the helpful advice! I feel much more confident about the process now. I'll file this weekend and start my job search right away.
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Liam O'Sullivan
•And remember, if you need to talk to Washington ESD about anything, Claimyr is there to help you get through faster.
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Emma Davis
•Hope everything works out for you!
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